Aluminum Extrusion Process Engineer — Boost Yield & Quality

Randstad USA; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription coverage

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a results-driven Aluminum Extrusion Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing operations. You will analyze process data, troubleshoot defects, and partner with die design teams to reduce scrap and boost yield.

You’ll establish key process parameters—from billet temperatures to quench rates—while leading trial runs, training production personnel, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in extrusion or related engineering role.
• Experienced level required.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and optimize aluminum extrusion processes to improve productivity, quality, and yield.
• Analyze process data and implement improvements to reduce scrap, downtime, and defects.
• Troubleshoot extrusion-related issues including surface defects, dimensional inconsistencies, and die performance.
• Collaborate with die design teams to improve tooling efficiency, life, and product quality.
• Establish and maintain process parameters for billets, temperature profiles, press speeds, and quenching.
• Train production personnel on process changes and best practices.

Skills

Extrusion

Engineering

Education

Bachelor's

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking a results-driven Aluminum Extrusion Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing operations. You will analyze process data, troubleshoot defects, and partner with die design teams to reduce scrap and boost yield.

You’ll establish key process parameters—from billet temperatures to quench rates—while leading trial runs, training production personnel, and ensuring safety and quality standards.